Israeli soccer fans were attacked in a “serious incident of violence in Amsterdam” overnight into Friday, authorities said, with the Israeli government saying it was sending planes to evacuate affected citizens.

Dutch police have made 62 arrests and confirmed five people have been injured after Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were attacked in Amsterdam following their Europa League tie with Ajax on Thursday. Riot police had to intervene after Maccabi supporters were “attacked,

This is a developing story. Videos circulating on social media Thursday appeared to show Israeli soccer fans being chased and attacked on the streets of Amsterdam by men shouting pro-Palestinian slogans.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been informed of the details of a "violent incident" targeting Israelis in Amsterdam, his office said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he directed rescue planes to be sent in response to violence after the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC-Ajax match.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar referred to the violence as "a blaring alarm call for Europe and the world."